The Lord detests all the proud of heart.(A)
    Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.(B)

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
    through the fear of the Lord(C) evil is avoided.(D)

When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
    he causes their enemies to make peace(E) with them.(F)

Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain(G) with injustice.(H)

In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.(I)

10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
    and his mouth does not betray justice.(J)

11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
    all the weights in the bag are of his making.(K)

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